News
By News Staff
In the July 23 edition of The Sealy News, the Editor’s note at the end of The 1879 article on page 2 is incorrect. The 1879’s grand opening was Friday,…
SEALY — As new homes, businesses and residents continue to arrive, city leaders are turning their attention to the historic downtown district, with the goal of…
SEALY — From schedule pick-up and freshman orientation to the first day of class, Sealy High School has a busy calendar leading up to the start of the new…
WALLIS — Brazos Independent School District unanimously voted to promote Tiffani Shirley, the recently hired assistant superintendent, as the next…
Local News
BELLVILLE—More than 100 Austin County residents packed the Austin County Fairgrounds Expo Center Monday evening to voice concerns about artificial intelligence…
By Evan Hale
SEALY — Recent Sealy High School graduate Kaden Crawley has been awarded a scholarship from the University Interscholastic League Texas Interscholastic League…
From new state regulations governing food trucks to plans for heritage tours powered by artificial intelligence, the City Council recently reviewed ordinance…
The Sealy City Council has approved the town’s proposed 2026-27 working budget, providing an early look at spending priorities before certified tax values are…
Sports
Hello, everyone, and welcome back to The Huddle. This week, I'm talking about the pros and cons of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals in sports.The main…
SEALY — Sealy ISD has opened the renewal period for 2026 Sealy Tiger football season tickets.Current season ticket holders have until 11:59 p.m. July 17 to…
SEALY — The Greater Sealy Area Chamber of Commerce joined golfers for a day of fun during the Sealy Tiger Booster Club's 43rd Annual T.J. Mills/ Ricky Seals…
Sealy's Kimberlee Aguirre and Jade Barton each finished among the state's top performers during the 2026 softball season. Aguirre posted a state-leading 0.416…
Opinion
Flooding batters Hill Country again A massive amount of rain once again engulfed the Hill Country, causing widespread flooding in several counties…
As I look at the future of Austin County, I see tremendous opportunity in attracting AI data centers, the power generation needed to support them, and Battery…
Texas home insurers see record profits Preliminary data indicates Texas home insurers earned a 22% profit on premiums collected last year, according to the…
SEALY — The Sealy Police Department has expanded its K-9 Unit with the addition of K-9 Ozi, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois.Ozi previously worked alongside K-9…
The Sealy Police Department will host a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 20 in the Wal-Mart parking lot. The blood drive will start at 2:30 p.m.All successful donors…
Heritage and historical preservation celebrate humanity’s fundamental desire to connect, persist, and evolve.In the city of Sealy, heritage looks like dancing…
Abbott wants ban on data centers in rural neighborhoodsGov. Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on data center construction in rural neighborhoods, according to…
Hello, everyone and welcome back to the Huddle. This week we are talking about what is possibly the most misunderstood form of sports entertainment: pro…
Obituaries
CAROLYN SUE GREGORCYKCarolyn Sue Gregorcyk (nee Goebel) passed away suddenly on May 28, 2026 from complications of a brief illness and our hearts are shattered…
ELIZABETH ANN STROKOS HEGEMEYERElizabeth Ann (Strokos) Hegemeyer was born in Crosby on October 23, 1942, to Frank and Marie Strokos. She departed our world on…
JAMES“BUBBA”DUKEJames “Bubba” Duke, 86, passed away peacefully in Katy on May 12, 2026. He was born Aug. 14, 1939, in Nacogdoches.Bubba was a hardworking man…
CARL ELDON WEBERCarl Eldon Weber, of Sealy, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Jan. 28, 2026. Carl was born on July 20, 1954 in Big Springs…
Jan. 20, 1962- Feb. 11, 2026 Mark McMahon was born on Jan. 20, 1962, in Orange, Texas, to Jerry McMahon (1939– 2015) and Peggy Kindred McMahon. As the son of a…
It is with deep love and sorrow that Edward (“Ed”) Janda, born in Sealy, Texas, on February 28, 1943, passed into the loving arms of God on Jan. 29, 2026.…
Ursula Louise Hielscher Kutra, passed away peacefully on the date of our Lord, Jan. 30, 2026, in New Braunfels, at the age of 83 years.She is survived by her…
Carla Dycus, 81, passed away peacefullyon Jan. 11, 2026.Carla Marie McClung was born on Feb. 16, 1944, at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston to Lyle and Rose…
